Air Force Reserve, Inactive 1946 to 1949. Air Force requested I travel 200 miles to San Rafael, Hamilton Air Base to reenlist. I said I would sign up if the recruiter came to Gerber. Only after Korean War started did they answer me. I told them it was too damn late!

Post-WWII Civilian Occupation(s):

Prior to and after my service, I worked 49 years for the Southern Pacific Railroad. Also farmed. Grew sevillano olives for twenty-six years.

Thoughts on the 58th Bomb Wing:

I never knew there were any reunions until 1987 when I found out. First reunion I attended was in 1988. I quit attending reunions because the hotels played games with my reservations. Then a physical problem has made it so difficult to attend that I quit completely. I have been disappointed by the infighting in the 58th BW, but now will stay as a member with the Dedication.

Comments:

My son, Joseph A. Wilson, is a retired veteran at the Air Force (20 years, retired as a Captain).

I am happy that the 58th BW has found a home with the New England Air Museum.